Living in Namibia while working in Ghana
Can I work remotely for a company in Ghana while being in Namibia?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- The company you are going to work for in Ghana will be based in Ghana, and will have an office in Ghana.
- You will need to be in Ghana for the first 3 months of your contract.
- You will need to be in Ghana at the end of your contract, because it will be your home base.
- You will need to be in Namibia at the end of your contract, because it will be your home base.
How to live in Namibia and find remote work in Ghana?
Finding remote work in Ghana if you are located in Namibia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to consider working from Ghana.
The cost of living in Ghana is very low compared to Namibia, however, the cost of living in Namibia is also very low compared to many other African countries.
To find remote work in Ghana, you need to consider the following:
The cost of living in Ghana
How a company in Ghana can send my salary in Namibia?
When working remotely for a corporation in Ghana, you salary can be send to Namibia but the problem is when you work in a remote location you might not be able to receive your salary timely. So in order to get your salary, you need to be available in Ghana.
In this article, we will discuss how a company in Ghana can send my salary in Namibia.
But before we proceed further, you need to understand the concept of remittances.
What is Remittances?
Remittances are the money sent from a country to another country for various purposes. For example, remittances can be sent for educational purposes, medical purposes, business purposes, etc.
Remittances are considered as one of the fastest growing international payment methods. Remittances in the world are valued at over $1 trillion, and growing at a rate of more than 5 percent annually.
The global remittance market is expected to reach $1.4 trillion by the end of 2018.
And it is estimated that the global remittance market will reach $1.9 trillion by the end of 2019.
What is the current state of remittances in Ghana?
According to a report published by World Bank, Ghana has the second highest remittance outflows in Africa.
The report states that in 2017, Ghana received $1.8 billion in remittances from the diaspora.
And the report also states that Ghana received $1.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Namibia for a company in Ghana?
If you are working remotely in Namibia for a corporation established in Ghana, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , the process is quite simple and straightforward.
If you are working remotely in Namibia for a corporation established in Ghana, taxes could seem complicated but in fact, the process is quite simple and straightforward.
You will need to file a tax return in Namibia and pay taxes in Namibia. You will need to file a tax return in Ghana and pay taxes in Ghana.
